May 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Arkansas Cinema Society and Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts are proud to present The Woman and the Sea in a special sneak preview screening before its theatrical release.
Daisy Ridley stars as accomplished swimmer Trudy Ederle who was born to immigrant parents in New York City in 1905. Through the steadfast support of her older sister and supportive trainers, she overcame adversity and the animosity of a patriarchal society to rise through the ranks of the Olympic swimming team and complete the staggering achievement – a 21-mile trek from France to England.
Run Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes
Rating: PG